Woman&#39;s slip



p 1964 N. A. CEDERHOLM WOMAN'S SLIP 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed May 27, 1963 Sept. 22, 1964 N. A. CEDERHOLM WOMAN'S SLIP 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed May 27, 1963 United States Patett O 3,149,342 WOMANB SLIP Neva A. Cederholm, Chicago, lll., assignor to Kellwood Company, Chicago, ill., a corporation of Delaware Filed May 27, 1963, Ser. No. %3,431 4 Claims. (CI. 2--73) This invention relates to women's slips.

One of the objects of my invention is the provision of an improved slip having a novel Construction which imparts to the garment superior fitting qualities and affords increased comfort to the wearer by providing soft elastcity at the points of Stress.

Another object of my invention is the provision of a princess cut slip having no side seams and afiording a smooth body contour fit.

Other and further objects and advantages of my in- Vention will become apparent from the following description when the same is considered in connection with the accompanying drawings in which,

FIG. l is a front perspective view of a slip embodying my invention;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view of the slip of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a fragmentary rear perspective View of the slip on an enlarged scale, with parts broken away to show details of Construction;

FIG. 4 is a fragmentary side elevational view with parts broken away to show details of Construction;

FIG. 5 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view, on an enlarged scale, taken substantially on line 5-5 of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view on an enlarged scale, taken substantially on line 6-6 of FIG. 4;

FIG. 7 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view on an enlarged scale, taken substantially on line 7--7 of FIG. 1, and

FIG. 8 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view, on an enlarged scale, taken substantially on line 8-8 of FIG. 1.

Referring to the drawings, the slip is shown as comprising a skirt portion 11 and a bodice portion 12, shaped as will be hereinafter described, to conform to the figure. The slip includes a double-ply front shadow panel 13 extending the full length of the slip to form part of both the bodice and skirt portions. The upper ply 14 of the panel 13 is forme-:i preferably of a lace fabric, while the lower ply 16 is formed preferably of the same material as the other panels, hereinafter to be described. Both panels 14 and 16 are cut on the straight and, accordingly, are not stretchable either longitudinally or circumferentially to any material degree.

stitched along seam lines 17 and 18 at the opposite longitudinal edges of the front panel 13 are combined side and back panels 19 and 21, which extend circumferentially and are joined to each other along a seam line 22 medially of the back. Thus, it will be seen there are no seams at the sides of the garment. Preferably, the panels 19 and 21 are formed of a war -knit fabric cut on the straight, and accordingly are stretchable circumferentially to a much greater degree than longitudinally.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 4, it will be seen that each of the upper edges of the front panels 19 and 21 extends from a respective seam line 17 or 18 angularly upwardly in a concave arc 23 to a point 24 substantially midway of the side of the garment, then turns downwardly a Very short distance to point 26 and continues in a downwardly sloping concave arc 27 substantially to the waistline of the garment, said arcs together forming a generally V- shape With the vertex at the top of the rear center seam line 22. A correspondingly shaped panel 28, generally triangular in form, with its apex directed downwardly, is stitched to the curved edges 27 of the panels 19 and 21, the panel 28 being extensible circumferentially like the panels 19 and 21.

As will be seen by reference to FIG. 1, the upper or bodice portion of the front panel 13 which terminates in a V-shaped neckline forms substantially one-half of each of the breast cups 29 and 31. The remaining portion of each breast cup is formed by a panel 32 which is shaped substantially like that illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 4. Each panel 32 includes a generally quadrilateral portion 33 integral with a band portion 34 which extends rearwardly, the ends of the band portions 34 meeting substantially medially of the back and being stitched together along a seam line 36. Each panel 32 is stitched to a corresponding edge of the front panel 13 along a seam line 37 which will be substantially in alignment with the vertical axis of a respective breast. Each panel 32 further is stitched to the edges 23 and 24 and to the upper edge 38 of the rear panel 23.

The panels 32 are formed from elastic material and are each cut on a bias, substantially as illustrated in FIG. 4, to alford maximum Stretch in a circumferential direction. I have found that Spandex Lace currently available on the market is a highly desirable material for the panels since the lace is elastic and may be fabricated to match the pattern of the front panel 14.

stitched to the upper edges of the panels 32 and extending co-extensive therewith is a facing band 39 formed of an elastic netting which is also cut on the bias and has a quality of elastcity which is Very much like that of the panels 32.

Suitable adjustable shoulder straps 41 are attached at spaced points to the upper edges of the elastic band portions 34 and to the upper edges of the breast cups 29 and 31 at points coinciding with the vertical seam 37 of each breast cup. Lace edgings 42 and 43 may be stitched to the upper and lower edges, respectively, of the garment, as desired.

Various changes coming within the spirit of my invention may suggest themselves to those skilled in the art; hence, I do not wish to be limited to the specific embodiments shown and described or uses mentioned, but intend the same to be merely exemplary, the scope of my invention being limited only by the appended clairns.

I claim:

1. A woman's slip having breast cups, comprising (a) a substantially non-stretchable central front panel extending substantially the full length of the slip with the upper portion of said front panel having generally convex edges and forming a part of each of the breast cups.

(b) a pair of side panels stitched respectively to opposite side edges of the front panel,

(c) said side panels extending and being stretchable circumferentially and being stitched together along a vertical seam line centrally of the back,

(d) the seam lines which join the front and side panels extending downwardly from immediately below the breast cups to substantially the lowermost edge of the front panel,

(e) a pair of bias-cut elastic panels stitched to the upper portions of the side edges of the front panel and to the top edges of the side panels,

(f) said elastic panels forming with the upper portion of the said front panel complete breast cups,

(g) said elastic panels each having a relatively narrow integral band portion extending circumferentially rearwardly and being stitched together at the back,

(h) and shoulder straps attached to the upper edges of the breast cups and to the band portions.

2. A woman's slip having breast cups comprising (a) a substantially non-stretchable central front panel extending substantially the full length of the slip with the upper portion of said front panel adapted to extend substantially between the vertical axes of the &149342 breasts of the wearer and forming substantially onehalf of each of the breast cups,

(b) a pair of side panels stitched respectively to oppo site side edges of the front panel,

(c) said side panels extending and being stretchable V circumferentially and being stitched together along a V vertical seam line centrally of the back,

(d) the seam lines which join the front and side panels extending downwardly from immediately below the breast cups to substantially the lowermost edge of the front panel,

(e) a pair of bias-cut elastic panels stitched to the upper portons of the side edges of the front panel and to the top edges of the side panels,

(f) said elastic panels forming with the upper portion of said front panel complete breast cups,

(g) said elastic panels each having a relatively narrow integral band portion extending circnmferentially rearwardly and being stitched together at the back,

(h) and shoulder straps attached to the upper edges f the breast cups and the band portions.

3. A womarfs slip having breast cups comprising (a) a substantially non-stretchable central front panel extending substantially the full length of' the slip with the upper portion of said front panel having generally convex edges and forming a part of each of the breast cups,

(b) a pair of side panels stitched respectively to opposite side edges of the front panel,

(c) said side panels extending and being stretchable c ircumferentially and being stitched together along a vertical seam line centrally of the back,

(d) the seam lines which join the front and side panels extendng downwardly from immediately below the breast cups to substantially the lowermost edge of the front panel,

(e) each side panel having an upper edge extending in a concave curve upwardly and rearwardly from the upper end of the seam line joining said side panel and front panel to a point substantially at the elevation of the transverse axis of the breast cups and then extending in a concave curve downwardly and rearwardly substantially to the waistline,

(f), the last mentioned curved edgestogether forming a substantially V-formaton,

(g) a substantially triangular panel stitched .to the edges of said side panels defining said V-formation,

(h) and a pair of' biasacut elastic panels stitched to the first mentioned arcuately curved edges of the side panels,

(i) said elastic panels forming with the upper portion of said front panel' complete breast cups,

(j) said elastic panels each having a relatively narrow integral band portion extending circumferentially rearwardly and being stitched to said triangular panel and to each other at their end portions,

(k) and shoulder straps attached to the upper edges of the breast cups and to the band portions.

4. A womans slip having breast cups comprising (a) a substantially non-stretchable central front panel extending substantially the full length of the slip with the upper portion of said front panel adapted to eX- tend substantially between the vertical axes of the breasts of a wearer and forming substantially onehalf of each of the breast cups,

(b) a pair of side panels stitched respectively to opposite side edges of the front panel,

(c) said side panels extending and being stretchable circumferentially and being stitched together along a vertical seam line centrally of the back,

(d) the seam lines-which join the front and side panels extending downwardly from immediately below the breast cups to substantially the lower-most edge of the front panel,

(e) each'of said side panels having an upper edge eX- tending in a concave curve upwardly and rearwardly from the upper end of the seam line joining said side panel and front panel to a point substantially at the elevation of the transverse axis of the breast cups,

(f) said edge then extending in a concave curve downwardly and rearwardly substantially to the waistline,

(g) the last mentioned curved edges together forming a substantially V-forrnation,

(h) a *substantially triangular panel stitched to the edges of said side panels defining said V-formation,

(i) a pair of bias-cut elastic panels stitched to the first mentioned arcuately curved edges of the side panels,

(j) said elastic panels forming with the upper portion of said front panel complete breast cups,

(k)` said elastic panels, each having a relatively narrow* integral band portion extending circurnferentially rearwardly and being stitched to said triangular panel and to each other at their end portions,

(l) a bias-cnt elastic band stitched to the upper marginal edges of said bias-cnt elastic panels and extend ing circumferentially rearwardly between the side edges of the front panel, and

(m) shoulder straps attached to the upper edges of'the breast cups and to the band portions.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,292,982 Wood Aug. 11, 1942 2,7o1,363 Roodner Feb. 8, 1955 ;093438 Herman June 11, 1963 

1. A WOMAN''S SLIP HAVING BREAST CUPS, COMPRISING (A) A SUBSTANTIALLY NON-STRETCHABLE CENTRAL FRONT PANEL EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY THE FULL LENGTH OF THE SLIP WITH THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID FRONT PANEL HAVING GENERALLY CONVEX EDGES AND FORMING A PART OF EACH OF THE BREAST CUPS. (B) A PAIR OF SIDE PANELS STITCHED RESPECTIVELY TO OPPOSITE SIDE EDGES OF THE FRONT PANEL, (C) SAID SIDE PANELS EXTENDING AND BEING STRETCHABLE CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AND BEING STITCHED TOGETHER ALONG A VERTICAL SEAM LINE CENTRALLY OF THE BACK, (D) THE SEAM LINES WHICH JOIN THE FRONT AND SIDE PANELS EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM IMMEDIATELY BELOW THE BREAST CUPS TO SUBSTANTIALLY THE LOWERMOST EDGE OF THE FRONT PANEL, (E) A PAIR OF BIAS-CUT ELASTIC PANELS STITCHED TO THE UPPER PORTIONS OF THE SIDE EDGES OF THE FRONT PANEL AND TO THE TOP EDGES OF THE SIDE PANELS, (F) SAID ELASTIC PANELS FORMING WITH THE UPPER PORTION OF THE SAID FRONT PANEL COMPLETE BREAST CUPS, (G) SAID ELASTIC PANELS EACH HAVING A RELATIVELY NARROW INTEGRAL BAND PORTION EXTENDING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY REARWARDLY AND BEING STITCHED TOGETHER AT THE BACK, (H) AND SHOULDER STRAPS ATTACHED TO THE UPPER EDGES OF THE BREAST CUPS AND TO THE BAND PORTIONS. 